Gajendragarh

Gajendragad(Kannada: ಗಜೇಂದ್ರಗಡ also called as Gajendragarh) is a town in Gadag District in the state of Karnataka, India.

Introduction

Gajendragad, Gad means Fort, local people generally call as Gada. It is about 54 km from Gadag and is one of the big town in the Gadag District. Kannada movies shot here, for example Veera Madakari,Brundavana,Raate,Jaanu,Bahuparak,Bheema teeradalli many more. And Telugu movies like Damarugam, Alludu seenu, Brundavanam,Balupu many more

Gajendragad is a pilgrimage destination, due to its Kalakaleshwara temple. It is famous for the following

History

History of Gajendragad

Gajendragad is surrounded by the Historical places associated with Badami Chalukyas and Western Chalukya and the places are Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Mahakuta, Banashankari, Sudi, Mahadeva Temple at Itagi and Kudalasangama. Rastrakuta Monuments at Kuknur. Gajendragad Fort was built and renewed by Shivaji.